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Doctors: IUDs Deserve Another LookIntrauterine devices for birth control got


Doctors: IUDs Deserve Another Look
Intrauterine devices for birth control got a boost from a leading group of obstetricians and gynecologists. In new guidelines to doctors, IUDs were deemed the most effective, reversible form of birth control.

IUDs, implants advocated for birth control
IUDs and contraceptive skin implants are the most effective type of reversible contraceptive, and should be offered as options to most women seeking birth control, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

Doc Talk: Consult physician for contraceptive advice
Planning pregnancy is much easier and less costly than ever before. Contraceptive methods have improved considerably in recent years, offering more and safer options. Old ideas and rumors still persist about contraception, so it's important to get accurate and up-to-date information before selecting a birth-control method.
 

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